Assistant Scientific Officer

This position is posted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Job Ref: 260707004-IE 學系/部門：Department of Health Technology and Informatics Category: General Staff 截止日期：14 July 2026 Source: PolyU Careers Apply: https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=260707004 ---

(Ref. 260707004-IE)

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) manage and maintain GPU clusters, servers, and lab facilities, including system monitoring, resource scheduling, and user access management;

(b) handle medical data management, enforce access controls and compliance;

(c) support AI model development and biomedical analytics;

(d) conduct workshops and teaching sessions, including support students, update training materials, and coordinate teaching logistics;

(e) provide technical and administrative support to the General Office;

(f) assist in the implementation of health and safety policies of the University; and

(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his/her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a recognised master’s degree or above in Information Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Radiography or other related disciplines;

(b) strong programming skills (e.g., Python) and hands-on experience in GPU computing and machine learning/deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch/TensorFlow);

(c) practical experience in Linux systems and HPC/cloud environments (e.g., job scheduling, resource management, containers/virtual environments and coding workspaces);

(d) knowledge of clinical/biomedical data handling, including data governance, access control and good documentation practices;

(e) a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, preferably with fluency in Putonghua; and

(f) good interpersonal and communication skills.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

Consideration of applications will commence on 14 July 2026 until the position is filled.